Parallel Verses
Amplified
These also are sayings of the wise:
To show partiality in judgment is not good.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
A Conservative Version
These also are from the wise: To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
American Standard Version
These also are'sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
Bible in Basic English
These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.
Darby Translation
These things also come from the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Julia Smith Translation
Also these to the wise. To look upon the face in judgment is not good.
King James 2000
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have partiality in judgment.
Lexham Expanded Bible
These [sayings] are also for the wise: {Partiality} in judgment is not good.
Modern King James verseion
These also are for the wise: To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
These are also the sayings of the wise. It is not good to have respect of any person in judgment.
NET Bible
These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
New Heart English Bible
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
The Emphasized Bible
These things also, concern he wise, To take note of faces in judgment, is not good.
Webster
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
World English Bible
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
Youngs Literal Translation
These also are for the wise: -- To discern faces in judgment is not good.
Themes
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Respect of persons » Partiality
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Social duties » Of impartiality » Partiality forbidden
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
More Sayings Of The Wise
22
For their tragedy will rise suddenly,
And who knows the punishment that both [the Lord and the king] will bring on the rebellious?
These also are sayings of the wise:
To show partiality in judgment is not good.
He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
Peoples will curse him, nations will denounce him;
Cross References
Proverbs 18:5
To show respect to the wicked person is not good,
Nor to push aside and deprive the righteous of justice.
Proverbs 28:21
To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Leviticus 19:15
‘You shall not do injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor show a preference for the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
Proverbs 1:6
To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].
Deuteronomy 1:17
You shall not
Deuteronomy 16:19
You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
2 Chronicles 19:7
So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”
Psalm 82:2-4
How long will you judge unjustly
And show partiality to the wicked? Selah.
Psalm 107:43
Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things;
And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Proverbs 22:17
Listen carefully and hear the
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Ecclesiastes 8:1-5
And who knows the interpretation of a matter?
A man’s wisdom illumines his face,
And causes his stern face to beam.
Hosea 14:9
Whoever is [spiritually] wise, let him understand these things;
Whoever is [spiritually] discerning and understanding, let him know them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
And the righteous will walk in them,
But transgressors will stumble and fall in them.
John 7:24
1 Timothy 5:20-21
As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned.
James 2:4-6
have you not discriminated among yourselves, and become judges with wrong motives?
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].
1 Peter 1:17
If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.